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Install FreePBX and Asterisk on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for security patches until 2036

Deploying FreePBX and Asterisk on a single Ubuntu virtual machine in a public cloud is an ideal solution for personal users and small to medium-sized businesses with voice over IP (VoIP) and fax over IP (FoIP) needs. This setup costs nothing, is scalable and secure, and has daily recovery points with a recovery time measured in minutes.

How to Use journalctl --last to Check Recent System Logs

When your Linux server starts acting up at 3 AM, you don't need a philosophy lesson—you need answers. Fast. That's where journalctl last comes in, the command-line equivalent of having a time machine for your system's events. If you've been piecing together log information like some digital detective with a cork board and string, it's time to upgrade your toolkit. Let's cut through the noise and get you the intel you need, when you need it.

How to debug an Android application using Anbox Cloud?

In this video, the Anbox team demonstrates how to debug an Android application with Android studio in Anbox Cloud. What is Anbox Cloud? Anbox Cloud lets you run virtualized Android environments securely, at any scale, to any device letting you focus on your use case. Run Android in system containers, not emulators, on AWS, OCI, Azure, GCP or your private cloud with ultra low streaming latency. Trademark notice Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Anbox Cloud uses assets available through the Android Open Source Project.

How to install Anbox Cloud Appliance?

In this video, the Anbox team shows how to install the appliance on a dedicated machine. What is Anbox Cloud? Anbox Cloud lets you run virtualized Android environments securely, at any scale, to any device letting you focus on your use case. Run Android in system containers, not emulators, on AWS, OCI, Azure, GCP or your private cloud with ultra low streaming latency. Trademark notice Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Anbox Cloud uses assets available through the Android Open Source Project.

How to conduct a vulnerability assessment

The realm of information security is fraught with jargon, as anyone who has come across vulnerability-related terms can tell you. To complicate matters further, some of these terms are used interchangeably or in contexts outside of computing. This can muddy the waters for people looking to learn about vulnerability assessments – so in this blog we’ll begin by demystifying the language, before delving into how you can perform vulnerability assessments on Ubuntu installations.

5G without compromise: Building mission-critical private networks for Industry 4.0 with open source

Enterprises across industry verticals are looking for new ways to increase the efficacy of their businesses. One way to do this is building an efficient pipeline of processes, employees, devices, and services that are all tightly integrated to get the best return on investment. However, this requires an efficient telecommunication system where industry machines, personnel, and business services use continuous, performant, and reliable communications to work together.

Managing Multiple Service Instances with a Systemd Generator

When working with systemd services in Linux, you might encounter situations where multiple instances of a service need to be managed dynamically. When I had to develop a solution to monitor multiple Kubernetes clusters with Icinga for Kubernetes, I ran into exactly this challenge.

Valkey container image - securely designed, compliant, and long term supported (LTS)

Valkey is a new database management system that is gaining traction. Valkey is a fork of Redis, and it is available as a deb package in the Ubuntu 24.04 release. You can install it by simply running sudo apt install valkey. We also offer a Valkey container to allow you to run a secure, compliant and long-term supported Valkey on top of any Linux distribution.

Exploring VPS Linux vs VPS Windows: What's the Difference?

When you need to host a website or run an application, you may come across the option to choose between a Linux VPS and a Windows VPS. Both of these Virtual Private Server (VPS) options offer powerful performance, but they operate differently, and each is suited to specific needs. Let's break it down in simple terms so you can understand which one is right for you.

Container attack surface explained

Have you noticed how open-source software has become essential to innovation in the cloud-native arena? Countless cloud-native applications are powered by open source, and they are often mission-critical for organizations across industries, ranging from small startups to large enterprises. However, there are inherent security risks associated with this reliance on external components, and this problem is only growing as container adoption continues to gain momentum.